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What are the Top 10 Scuba Diving Movies?

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The question of what the top 10 scuba diving movies are is one that we have been debating loads recently in our after-dive gatherings.

The question of whether a movie inspired us to want to take up scuba diving in the first place, to the movie that best displays the underwater world, as well as those movies that include scuba diving and should be included is one that has divided opinion amongst the divers at Ocean Tribe.

So we have made it our mission to ask divers around the world what movie which includes scuba diving as a major plot part is the best and merits a place on the top 10 scuba diving movies?

From our discussions we have put together a list of the top 10 scuba diving movies below and included trailers for you to jog your memory or inspire you to watch them. If you have any movies that you think should be added to the list or replace ones currently on there then we would love to hear them.

Thunderball (1965)– Sean Connery, Adolfo Celi

One of the great underwater films especially bearing in mind it was filmed in the mid 1960s. The James Bond thriller features underwater hiding place, battles, spectacular marine life and of course Sean Connery’s Bond seducing and fighting his way to victory. A classic.

 

Into the Blue (2005)– Paul Walker, Jessica Alba, Scott Caan, Josh Brolin

Finding sunken treasure, battling drug lords and living in paradise. All in a days work for Paul Walker’s diving instructor character. A film to encourage a new generation of scuba diviers and featuring stunning underwater photography captured in the Bahamas.

 

Licence to Kill (1989)– Timothy Dalton, Carey Lowell, Robert Davi, Benicio Del Toro

What more should we say. Another James Bond movie with scuba diving prison escapes and underwater battles. The fact that James Bond has to dive so much in his movies should say enough. Diving is cool. Although the escape from the bottom of the ocean to waterski behind the plane might not be great advice for divers!

 

Fools Gold (2008)– Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland, Ray Winstone, Kevin Hart

Another Caribbean treasure hunt story, (despite being filmed on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia) Fools Gold features a treasure hunt, a love story, spectacular underwater scenes and light humour, making you really want to get into the water. Not sure about Donald Sutherland learning to dive in a jacuzzi though!

 

Dark Tide (2012)– Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez

Shark movies often encourage people to misinterpret sharks and safety for diving with sharks. This movie however pulls no punches with that issue and is very clear on the message about sharks, whilst still giving a thrilling tale. Well worth it.

 

Never Say Never Again (1983)– Sean Connery, Kim Basinger, Klaus Maria Brandauer

A third Bond film to grace the top 10 scuba diving movies, this unofficial (Non-Eon produced) Bond flick has possibly the greatest way to kill time on the way to a dive site ever. Of course it is Sean Connery who pulls it off with Barbara Carrera. Maybe after that the diving would be an anti climax. A similar plot to Thunderbolt updated to the 80s.

 

Jaws (1975)– Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss

This Spielberg-directed classic might give off the wrong impression about sharks as vicious monsters. But sorry it is still a damn good film and the dive scene in it does still encourage curiosity in the underwater world.

 

The Deep (1977)– Jacqueline Bisset, Robert Shaw, Nick Nolte

Another sunken treasure and battling with drug-dealers underwater film, The Deep contains memorable underwater battles, another top performance from Robert Shaw as the wizened old veteran and of course the memorable underwater diving attire of Jacqueline Bisset. An earlier version of Into The Blue perhaps.

 

Open Water (2003)– Blanchard Ryan, Daniel Travis

This film is not the best for encouraging people to scuba dive, quite the opposite perhaps, but does make us as dive professionals and operators consider a lot about diver safety and procedures. One to watch to remind us how careful we need to be.

 

Men of Honor (2000)– Robert De Niro, Cuba Gooding Jr., Charlize Theron

Not a scuba-diving movie per-se but rather old school navy helmet diving, however Men of Honor is worth a watch for acknowledging the history of diving and pioneers such as Carl Brashear (portrayed in the movie by Cuba Gooding Jr) in breaking racial barriers and stereotypes. Awesome performances too from Bobby De Niro and Charlize Theron.

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Cheap Kenya Coast Accommodation offer for Ocean Tribe Members

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Mnarani club diver accommodation in Kilifi Kenya

Mnarani club diver accommodation in Kilifi Kenya

Mnarani club diver accommodation in Kilifi Kenya

Mnarani club diver accommodation in Kilifi Kenya

Mnarani club diver accommodation in Kilifi Kenya

Cheap Kenya coast accommodation and diving. Ocean Tribe is delighted to announce that we have in conjunction with our partners 3 Degrees South and the Mnarani Beach Club in Kilifi arranged an accommodation and water-sports offer for Ocean Tribe customers to take advantage of when they go to the coast.

The accommodation provided is half-board at the Mnarani Club in Kilifi, which is a delightful resort, situated on the cliffs about the waters of Kilifi creek. The beautiful location whose facilities include an infinity swimming pool, private beach, bar and restaurant, water-sports centre at 3 Degrees South, gym, spa and hotel conference facilities.

The offer which is open to everyone who books a dive package or dive course with Ocean Tribe at the same time includes:

  • Accommodation at the Mnarani Club for Ksh 5,800/person/night on a half-board (Dinner & Breakfast) basis-*Kids under 12 go for 1/2 Price
  • Free One hour sailing lesson
  • Free One hour windsurfing lesson
  • Free Catamaran joyrides
  • Free Sea Kayaking

Click here to view our dive packages and rates for dive experiences and courses 

How’s the Diving?

As for the diving around Kilifi, where can we start. From the beautiful house reef just off the Mnarani Club jetty (which you don’t even have to go on a boat to get to) to the fabulous dive sites of the Vuma Caverns, Swahili Deep, there is something for everyone. There is even the wreck of the MV Fish Eagle which was sunk in late 2014 off the Vuma Cliffs. All dive sites are within 30 minutes away so you can be sure you will be back in time to enjoy the rest of your holiday activities.

Get the Classroom and Pool work on courses out of the way before going to the coast.

If you are taking a course and want to spare even more time on your holiday rather than complete pool and classroom work then you can complete these in Nairobi with Ocean Tribe at a time convenient to you before travelling to the coast.

Does this sound of interest to you. Then contact Ocean Tribe to find out about booking cheap Kenya coast accommodation alongside your Ocean Tribe dive booking to ensure you get the best deal and a great holiday and diving.

Ocean Tribe becomes an Aqualung Dealer for Kenya

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Aqualung Partner Centre Kenya and Tanzania

Ocean Tribe are delighted to announce that we are now a full Aqualung Partner Centre making us a major Aqualung dealer for East Africa. We have teamed up with the world-famous scuba brand to offer a full range of scuba diving equipment for sale in Kenya.

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We will be offering Aqualung products as well as products from Aqualung subsidiaries Apeks, AquaSphere and US Divers. These will be available from our Nairobi shop or you can order online from our online store. We will additionally be stocking Suunto dive computers

About Aqualung

Aqua Lung is the name that first introduced the world to Scuba diving more than 60 years ago when Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Émile Gagnan developed the first “Aqua-Lung.”

The excitement and adventurous spirit of that first dive continues today and is reflected in Aqua Lung’s dedication to quality and innovation in the manufacturing of the world’s best professional and recreational scuba diving equipment.

Dive Jobs- Recruiting Retail Centre Staff

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Ocean Tribe are looking for dive centre staff to join our crew. Please email mark.slingo@oceantribe.co with your CV for more information. Applicants should be Kenyan or have the right to work in Kenya

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES GUIDE

A full time hourly position that rotates through retail sales, equipment inspection & repair, gas fills, dive reservations, and booking scuba training courses.

A varied schedule will include day, evening and weekend shifts

Essential Job Functions

Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.

Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.

Enthusiastically answer incoming calls.

Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.

Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain equipment based on customer needs, desires, and stock levels.

Independently sell and set up the following: retail items ranging from T-shirts to Trimix Computers, Diving & Snorkel Charters, gas fills, and training courses from DSD to IDCS.

Answer questions regarding the items listed above.

Describe and explain equipment use, operation, and care to customers.

Demonstrate use or operation of equipment.

Clean shelves, counters, and displays.

Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns.

Bag or package purchases.

Help customers try on or fit equipment.

Inventory stock.

Prepare equipment for purchase or rental.

Prep equipment for delivery.

Estimate and quote equipment packages.

Estimate cost of repair or service of equipment.

Estimate cost of service, gear, or training required, such as “Cost of Open Water Diver Course, Price of Open Water BCD, Cost of Gas Fills, and Dive Charter” requested to complete Open. water  Diver specialty from the dive boat in their own BCD.

Rent gear and prepare rental contracts for customers.

Distribute and maintain rental equipment, fill air cylinders as needed.

Attend all staff meetings and all in-service training programs.

Other Skills/Attributes

Self-motivated, professional, courteous and enthusiastic team player

Have a friendly outgoing personality and be goal oriented

Possess strong communication and exceptional customer service skills

Maintain an organised and neat work environment

Be passionate about your interests and personal growth

Able to multi-task in a multi-disciplined work environment

Adhere to training standards as set by PADI, EFR, and DAN

Follow personal and professional safe diving practices

Comply with Ocean Tribe dress code and code of conduct as described in employee handbook, and Retail Center Staff

Diving for Kids- Ocean Tribe Launches Scuba Simbas

Check out videos of kids enjoying scuba diving. Ocean Tribe through our Scuba Simbas program offer try dives and after school clubs for children aged between 8-10 and full Junior certification programs thereafter. Check out the PADI Seal Team video below to get an idea of the fun that children can have scuba diving in Kenya.

No Mask Breathing- SSI Skills Circuit

Partial Flooded Mask- SSI Skills Circuit

Fully Flooded Mask- SSI Skills Circuit

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